A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 Remarks: Ad. on page 12. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of that famous English novelist,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds.' December 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Bishop's Emeralds' with film plot included. On page 10, another ad. on the film, and today's matinee,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Captain Houghton Townley's strongly dramatic and emotional novel portraying high society life in England, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' has been photo-dramatised by Virginia Pearson Photoplays Inc., and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, its initial showing in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Sir Walter Scott wrote a highly successful English novel, the motion picture version which bids fair to eclipse the popularity of the book upon which it was founded. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, will be seen at the Victoria Theatre. It is the first of a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Today's matinee, Vernon [sic] Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Matinees: today at 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life' and children's raffle at 1 p.m.; boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels; Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels; May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous play,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels. Also Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels and May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

Bert Lytell in 'The Right That Failed,' a Metro picture, will be seen at the Queen's Theatre from tomorrow, Sunday, till Tuesday. Charming Virginia Valli who will be remembered for her part in 'The Idle Rich' is the heroine and Bull Montana is also in the cast. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro picture 'The Right That Failed' featuring Bert Lytell. This screenplay was adapted from a story in the Saturday Evening Post. The cast includes Bull Montana and Virginia Valli who is famous for her role in 'The Idle Rich.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

Adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story, 'The Right That Failed' is the latest Bert Lytell film to be screened in the Colony. This picture is distinct in that it starts off with some genuine boxing scenes and then turn into lighter channels. Virginia Valli gives an exquisite…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Right That Failed' with Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Right That Failed' in which Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli in 'The Right That Failed.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Stormswept' starring Wallace & Noah Beery, today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. From Mon. to Thur. at 2.15 & 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' parts 1-4, and 'Oregon Trail,' epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. September 9 Remarks: Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie's 'The Phantom Horseman.' Today only at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in…